Learning Activity 1: The Meaning of "Intervener"
Time to complete: 1 hour
As you engage with the materials in this activity, you will learn what interveners do and how their role differs from interpreters and classroom aides.
Tasks
Watch these slide presentations:
Suggested Discussion Board Activities and Assignments
Discussion Board Questions - Intervener Role Compared to Paraprofessionals and Interpreters:
- Based on your own experiences as well as knowledge gained from this learning activity, what are the differences between an intervener and a paraprofessional?
- Discuss the importance of the bond between an intervener and a student.
- Based on the slide presentation from TSBVI about Jessy’s team, reflect on the role of the educational interpreter and the intervener. Share some similarities and differences between these two roles.
Takeaway
The content and assignments in the learning activity explain the role of the intervener in educational settings.